Governor Mark Dayton:
“Gov Dayton vetoes tax, spending bills, the major work of the session”, Star Tribune
“Minnesota school funding, What Just Happened?”, MinnPost
U.S. Representative Jason Lewis:
“At Jason Lewis’ town halls, controlling his constituents was job No. 1”, City Pages
U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen:
“Paulsen joins effort to force House vote on Dreamers”, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: May 24, 2018”
2018 Elections:
“Top takeaways from Tuesday’s historic primary night”, Politico
“Primary Results Prove 2018 will be a breakthrough year for Democratic diversity”, Washington Post
“Tuesday’s elections reward military veterans, bring Stacey Abrams closer to making history”. USA Today
“Democrats’ New Midterm Approach: It’s the Corruption, Stupid”, The Nation
Governor Mark Dayton:
‘Dayton vet brings GOP counterpunch to governor’s groundwater legacy’, MPR
Minnesota Legislative Session:
“Lawmakers: Session process impeded progress for Minnesotans”, Mankato Free Press
“Advocates blame lobbying for killing opioid fees on pharma”, MPR
“Hands-Free Cell Bill Falls Victim to Politics”, KSTP
‘‘Sincere effort’ or cynical ploy? Republican campaign aims to pressure Dayton to sign omnibus, tax conformity bills”, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: May 23, 2018”
2018 Elections:
‘Every May 22 Primary election you should know about, briefly explained’, Vox
‘Democrats pour energy into turning Georgia blue – again’, Politico
‘How Texas Republicans’ gerrymandering could backfire in 2018’, Vox
Governor Mark Dayton:
‘Dayton vetoes bill to bypass regulators on Enbridge Line 3’, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
‘Minnesota Legislature 2018: What lawmakers got done, what they didn’t and what’s hanging’ MPR
‘Failure to bargain mars 2018 Minnesota legislative session’ Star Tribune
‘Where key issues ended up at the close of Minnesota’s 2018 legislative session’, MinnPost
‘The 2018 Legislative Session: What passed, what didn’t and what’s next’ Star Tribune
2018 Elections:
This week’s governor primaries in Georgia, explained, Vox
Can the wave of female House candidates lead to a ‘tsunami’ of wins?, The Guardian
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton, lawmakers agree on school safety, little else, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislative Session:
The final chaotic day of the Minnesota Legislature’s 2018 session, Pioneer Press
Session failures will have consequences for many Minnesotans, MPR
Veto threat by Gov. Mark Dayton hangs over legislative session’s final bills, Star Tribune
Legislature passes $825 million bonding bill as clock winds down, Pioneer Press
Veto threats hang over session’s end, MPR
House fails to override Dayton’s MNLARS veto, Star Tribune
Met Council membership overhaul clears MN Legislature, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News:
In first State of City address, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talks wages, police, gun violence, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Simon calls for funds to better cybersecurity, Hometown Source
Supreme Court:
Supreme Court decision delivers blow to workers’ rights, MPR
Neil Gorsuch’s first major opinion is a decision allowing bosses to steal wages from their workers, Think Progress
Trump:
Donald Trump Comes Unglued Amid Growing Pressure From Bob Mueller, New York Magazine
White House goes all in on comparing people to animals, Think Progress
DOJ Responds to Trump’s Tweet Demanding Action on FBI, Newsweek
Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism, The Nation
How the Trump family sold U.S. foreign policy to the highest bidder, Philadelphia Inquirer
U.S. Representative Jason Lewis:
Lewis’ town halls draw constituents, comments — and controversy, City Pages
Letter to the Editor: The Promise and Challenge of 2018, The Carletonian
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
‘Women are leading the resistance’ into 2020, Politico
World News:
Trump Seeks Public’s Trust on China Talks, Tells Blatant Lie, New York Magazine
Venezuela Elections: Maduro Wins Amid Controversy, Newsweek
Other News:
The speed of your internet service is — cringe — up to Congress, City Pages
How domestic abusers use smartphones to spy on their partners, Vox
With defeat of Farm Bill amendment, Minnesota’s powerful sugar lobby notches another win, MinnPost
Why the Rich Don’t Give to Charity, The Nation
‘Jesus never charged a leper a co-pay’: the rise of the religious left, The Guardian
Striking teachers show that cutting education to fix it is a neoliberal myth, The Guardian
Upcoming Events
Governor Mark Dayton:
Gov. Mark Dayton visits Bruce Vento Elementary to veto the GOP tax bill, Pioneer Press
Gox Signs Order to Ease Fertilizer Shortage, KDUZ
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Veto of tax measure, failure of bonding bill upend legislative session — five days before it’s supposed to end, MinnPost
Minnesota Legislature prepares for its ritual mad dash, MPR News
Republican House member insists hands-free cellphone bill isn’t dead, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News:
Use of force by Minneapolis police down, MPR
Minnesota lost 3,200 jobs in April, unemployment steady at 3.2 percent, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: May 18, 2018”
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton vetoes tax bill, Star Tribune
Dayton rejects GOP-backed tax bill as session wanes, Seattle Times
Gov. Dayton Signs Emergency Order Addressing Fertilizer Shortage, CBS Minnesota
GOP Legislature prepares to test Dayton’s resolve on taxes, Faribault Daily News
The Latest: Dayton Vetoes Tax Bill, US News and World Report
Minnesota Legislative Session:
DFL House members file protest against Rep. Erickson, Mille Lacs Messenger
Minnesota Senate defeats public works funding — and projects worth $825 million are on life support, Pioneer Press
Pipeline bill passes Minnesota Senate, House, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota News:
Minnesota’s top health, environment officials blast EPA science rule, Star Tribune
Minnesota officials denounce EPA’s planned limits on science, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: May 17, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Pawlenty will skip GOP convention, go to primary, MPR
4 winners and 3 losers from the primaries in Pennsylvania and Nebraska, Vox
1st District Republican chair responds to Fox News story, Rochester Post Bulletin
Stauber brings deep roots, Trump ties to 8th District race, MPR
Paulette Jordan, running to be the first Native American governor, wins Idaho’s Democratic primary, Vox
Primary Roundup: Big Victories for Women and Progressives, New York Magazine
Minnesota Legislature tests governor’s resolve with tax bill, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News:
Can science settle the dispute over wild rice? Babbitt native says yes, by imitating nature, MPR
Solar power could be huge in Greater Minnesota — if they can find the people to build it, MinnPost
Minnesota child day care fraud cash going to terrorists? Let’s unpack this., Pioneer Press
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Simon Asks Lawmakers to Free up Election Security Funds, US News and World Report Continue reading “In the Know: May 16, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Jeff Johnson Announces Running Mate In Gov. Bid, WCCO MN
‘Nominating Hagedorn would be catastrophic’, Rochester Post Bulletin
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton Says He Won’t Sign Tax Bill Without Emergency School Funding, KSTP
Minnesota DFL:
DNC Announces Minnesota DFL As Grant Recipient, Insightnews.com Continue reading “In the Know: May 15, 2018”
2018 Elections:
If Republicans hold on to Congress in 2019, Obamacare repeal could come back, Vox
Less Than 3 Weeks Until The DFL Convention In Rochester, CBS Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton:
MN governor, legislative leaders take to the water for fishing opener, Pioneer Press
Dayton lands 3 bass in his last Governor’s Fishing Opener, SC Times
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House, Senate reach deal on tax bill, Winona Daily News
Minnesota should mandate affirmative-consent education in high school, MinnPost
With a week left, lots to do at Capitol, MPR
Pretend gun control bills show Minnesota’s suburban Republicans panicking, CityPages Continue reading “In the Know: May 14, 2018”
Congresswoman Betty McCollum:
Minnesota congresswoman calls on refinery to stop using highly toxic chemical, Star Tribune
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton visits Park Side; says state can afford to give more to schools, Marshall Independent
Dayton pushes emergency school aid funding at Talahi, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Abortion ultrasound bill heads to Gov. Dayton’s desk, Star Tribune
Our view: Funding Minnesota State is the easiest choice the state Legislature can make, Winona Daily News
Minnesota Senate advances opioid fee despite opposition from drug companies, Pioneer Press
Minnesota public works borrowing plan: What didn’t make the cut, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: May 11, 2018”
